SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone today conducted a comprehensive review of the Rural Development Department (RDD) with a detailed assessment carried out block-wise and panchayat-wise. Assistant Commissioner Development Shopian, Manzoor Ahmad Mir and Executive Engineer REW Shopian, Qaisar Ahmad attended the meeting.

The meeting witnessed active participation from field functionaries including VLWs, GRSs, TAs and JEs, who were thoroughly briefed and held accountable for ongoing works under MGNREGA and various other schemes. Besides, Block Development Officers, Assistant Engineers, Accounts Assistants Panchayats and MIS Operators from across the district also attended the session.

Key areas such as NMMS attendance, physical attendance sheets and project estimations were reviewed in detail, progress under the District Capex Plan was also scrutinized, with instructions issued for the prompt submission of work plans and simultaneous initiation of estimation processes. ADDC emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and ensuring that all developmental efforts are directed towards public benefit.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here